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Events and Deadlines
Nov. 7: Members receive 2013 Budget.
Nov. 9: Board election ends.
Nov. 22: EICC Asia Network Meeting in Hong Kong
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Submit Information
Submit articles to Brad Cameron
by 5 PM EST on Fridays.
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Subscriptions
Contact Ben Bruno to add names to the distribution list.
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2013 Board Election: Voting Ends Nov. 9
Voting for the 2013 Board of Directors will end Nov. 9 at 5 PM EST. Full member companies may cast their votes for up to 11 candidates. Election results will be announced Nov. 13. Nomination forms from 23 companies are available for review here.
Information about the new Board and responsibilities for Board members is available here. Contact Brad Cameron for more information. |
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Transparency Task Force Update: Upcoming Member Survey
The EICC recently formed a task force to identify ways to encourage transparency across the electronic supply chain. The goal is to enhance implementation of the EICC Code of Conduct. The task force needs member input to influence potential requirements!
The task force will survey EICC members to understand company reporting practices, and to understand key member- and industry-specific material issues. The information will inform the development of a reporting framework for members and suppliers that can be part of the new EICC governance changes. It will also help identify how EICC should support reporting by members and suppliers.
The task force will send the survey to primary contacts the week of November 12. The survey will remain open until the beginning of December. Member input is critical to developing recommendations that are feasible and meaningful for members and stakeholders.
Contact Kate Cacciatore, Bruce Klafter, or Liz Abbett for more information about the task force or its work. |
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Asia Network Quarterly Meeting: Nov. 22
The EICC Asia Network will meet in Hong Kong on Nov. 22. The all-day meeting will be hosted by HP at its HK office. A draft agenda is available upon request.
Contact Stephanie Law or Brad Cameron for a draft agenda or more information.
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2012 Final Worker-Management Communication Training Session
EICC and GeSI will sponsor the final Worker-Management Communication Training session of 2012. The "train the trainer" course will help member companies and their suppliers implement effective worker-management communication systems. It also aims to raise worker awareness of their rights and responsibilities.
The final training session for 2012 will be held on December 13-15 at INFACT Global Partners Offices in Shanghai, China (Room 302, Building 20, New Factories, No. 555 Haifang Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, China 200040. 中国上海静安区海防路555号 同乐坊20号楼302室.) The maximum capacity for the session is limited to 20 attendees. EICC and GeSI member companies and suppliers should register early. Please encourage your suppliers to attend.
To learn more about the worker management communication training you can join an informational webinar on:
- November 13th at 10am US EST. Click here to register.
- November 15th at 4pm China. Click here to register.
To register for the training session, click here. See a summary report of participant's feedback from the last training session here.
- Fee:
- Two free attendees for EICC and GeSI member companies
- $150 USD for non-EICC and GeSI members.
Contact Ben Bruno or Jannie Bailey for more information. Contact INFACT Global Partners if your company is interested in using the training internally or with suppliers. |
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Special Recognition for AMA/CMA Work Group Members
Thank you to AMA/CMA Work Group members for their contributions to the development of the AMA, CMA, and VAP without APM CAP Management audit types. These have been completed and incorporated into EICC-ON--a huge effort that took seven months. Special thanks to the following volunteers who worked with LKH and the Enablon project team.
- Sofia Kelly, HP: Sofia did a great job creating the communication materials. The audit description document and user guide were complex and took a lot of time to create. The materials were used to help trainers understand the process, and will be a huge help to new company APMs.
- Mike McDonnell, Intel: Mike led the team as a conduit to the VAP/OMT team for requirements gathering and decisions. He articulated our objectives and participated in several weeks of user acceptance testing. He also performed some critical testing of the new Findings workflow.
- Jennifer Williams, Foxconn: Jennifer performed complex use case testing. She helped identify and solve problems in the system, including a change needed to the VAP workflow that makes the CAP management process run more logically and smoother.
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Working Hours Meeting: Notes Available
The Working Hours Work Group held a meeting on Oct. 18 to identify specific steps that will help reduce excessive working hours in the ICT supply chain. Notes from the meeting are available to EICC members. Contact Brad Cameron for more information. |
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EICC Executive Director Recruitment
Candidates May Apply Until Nov. 19
A candidate search for the position of EICC Executive Director is underway by Korn/Ferry International. Individuals interested in the position should refer to www.ekornferry.com and contact Korn/Ferry via this confidential link: eiccsearch@kornferry.com. The recruitment period will end November 19.
Candidates who are EICC members must refrain from participation on the Transition Task Force and Board activities that relate to the selection of the Executive Director. |
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UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Update
Shift, the non-profit center for business and human rights practice, recently provided more information on sector-specific guidance relating to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. A framework to guide development of the principles can be viewed here. Public consultation on the draft guidance documents will begin in early December. The documents will be available near Q1-Q2, 2013.
More information about the project is available here. More information about Shift is available at www.shiftproject.org. |
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2013 Budget Timeline: Updated
- Aug. 15: WG leaders received budget template.
- Sep. 15: WG budget requests due.
- Oct. 3: Finance Committee drafts budget.
- Nov. 6: Board reviews and final approvals.
- Nov. 7: Members receive budget.
- Nov. 8: Budget ratification vote begins (Full members).
- Nov. 15: Budget webinars (1 PM and 10 PM EST).
- Nov. 26: Voting period ends.
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Capability Building: Local Resource Lists
Lists for local capability building resource in China and Southeast Asia have been updated, and a list for Mexico has been added to the EICC website. The lists can be accessed by clicking here. Contact
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EICC Governance Transition Information
Notes from EICC Transition Task Force meetings are available to all members upon request. Contact Brad Cameron if you would like to obtain a copy of meeting minutes, or for more information.
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EICC Audit Courses Available
Verité will offer an EICC Labor & Ethics Lead Auditor course in Santa Clara September 24-28. This is the only US based course remaining in 2012. A list of lead auditor courses can be found below. Visit the Verité website for course descriptions and fee information. Fees include an online pre-study component and a five-day workshop. Payment can be made directly through the website. Available courses include: - Brazil: Nov. 5-9
- Shenzhen: Dec. 10-14 (Mandarin)
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Audit Process and EICC-ON Enhancements
EICC-ON Dashboard and User Licenses
The dashboard in EICC-ON has been updated to display customer and supplier requests requiring validation. Sign into your EICC-ON account to see trading relationships requiring action.
Supplier Invitation Packet
The Tools Management Work Group has created a supplier welcome packet that EICC members can use to invite their supplier to use EICC-ON. The packet contains letters and resources explaining what EICC-ON is and how to register and use the system. Members are encourage to download, edit, and use the packet in the way that is most effective for their supplier operations. Contact Grant Feichtinger with questions.
Tip of the Week
A list of resources has been posted on the EICC website to help you and your suppliers use EICC-ON. Check back frequently; this list will be updated often. |
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Need Help?
Contact AMS staff at 202-962-0167
Programs: Brad Cameron
Operations: John Flatley
Member Services: Carrie Hoffman
Work Group Coordinator: Grant Feichtinger
Membership Coordinator: Ben Bruno
Membership Compliance: Anne Vogel-Marr
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